In March 2022, USCIS published a final rule expanding its premium processing service to include additional immigration petition and application types. This announcement was welcome news to businesses and foreign nationals dealing with extensive delays in the processing of immigration
Canada Launches Workforce Solutions Road Map With Changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program
Canada launched a Workforce Solutions Road Map to make changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFW) and address Canadian employers’ critical labour shortages and protect foreign workers. WSRP launched on April 4 to boost Canada’s immigration efforts to fill
Canada Is Recruiting Foreign Workers to Fill Jobs During Labour Shortage
Canada is experiencing labour shortages, with nearly 1 million job vacancies and a record low unemployment rate of 5.3%. To address the labour crisis, Canada is recruiting foreign workers. Welcoming skilled, educated foreign workers is critical to helping Canada’s
Are You Prepared for FSWP Express Entry To Resume In July?
The Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) Express Entry draws will resume in early July after temporarily stopping in December 2020 due to the pandemic staffing restrictions and border closures. On April 22, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees
The 90 Day Rule Explained: The Complete Guide You Need
When a foreigner wants to obtain a green card while being in the U.S., it may happen that he or she rushes things and apply their adjustment of status application before a certain period of time expires. Such practice can
USCIS to Hold EB-5 Reform Listening Session May 25
On Wednesday, May 25, 2022, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will hold a listening session from 2 to 3 p.m. ET. The session is intended to allow interested stakeholders an opportunity to provide input on rulemaking related to the
A Guide to the UK Tourism, Leisure & Family Visit Visa – Part Two
This is the second part of a practical guide to applying for a Tourism, Leisure and Family Visit Visa. It will address a number of frequently asked questions.
Please follow this link to Part One.
Can I Bring Family With Me
Everything You Need to Know About H-1B Visa Portability
Good news for H-1B employees looking to change employers; you don’t need to wait very long anymore. AC21 has modified its new H-1B portability rules and made the process fairly straightforward, allowing for lawful admission of individuals who want to
Everything You Need To Know About H2B Employer Obligations
Are you looking to hire temporary non-agricultural foreign workers in the United States? The H 2B program is available to employers seeking to hire for temporary work that is a seasonal need, an intermittent occurrence, or a peak load need.
H2B visa for Filipino 2022: A Super Simple Guide
The H-2B Visa is only for temporary (foreign) workers who want to work in the nonagricultural sector in the United States for a limited time. However, according to the Department of Homeland Security’s list of eligible countries, not all foreign